Rafferty's Restaurant and Bar

Got a tip from a local that this is a good place for steaks.  Spot on!

I ordered the prime rib with baked potato.  Added Ceasar salad.

Food arrived promptly.  Service was excellent.  Prices decent.  Asked about military discount and was told none available.

Would probably visit again.
Correct address (from their website) 1939 Scottsville Road

Have always liked Rafferty's.  They never allow you to run out of whatever you are drinking and the staff is always knowledgeable and courteous.  Food is well prepared as well.

I've been here several times now, mostly for late night drinks and appetizers and for lunch. All around this is a good predictable place to go have some American food fare. You'll get a very similar menu to Applebees's or other American chain places, but the food is better and more care is put into the preparation.

The salads here are amazing. Very large in size with all of the  necessary items on them. The half-portion  house salad alone is the size of a regular salad and comes with a croissant covered in icing (I'm really not a big fan of these even though I know other people love them) eggs, bacon, cheese, and tomatoes. The house vinaigrette is good, but it is a creamy version of a vinaigrette. The house honey mustard is really tasty, but it comes with a side of what they call "hot bacon." This is scary...really... and a little too much. I have no idea why you need bacon bits AND bacon grease on your salad (no really, a small cup of bacon AND the grease!). I'd be alright with just bacon bits, but the grease too??? NASTY! The potato soup is one of my favorites (you get even more bacon on top of the soup), and the bar food staples like cheese sticks, fried mushrooms, and chicken fingers are all very well done if you're in the mood for this kind of food.

The only thing so far I would suggest staying away from is the lunch chicken ranch wrap. It says it's a "flavor explosion" on the menu, but in reality it's just bland grilled chicken and ranch dressing with a lot of lettuce. Not worth your time or money. I'm really surprised they did not put bacon in it since they seem to love bacon.

So for the money, Raff's is a good alternative to most national chain American food places. This small chain is locally owned and does greasy American food well in a nice atmosphere. The restaurant is well laid out. Even though they can fit a good number of tables in here it is set up so that you feel like you are in a smaller intimate area no matter where you are seated.